Atty. Peter H Tanella

Atty. Peter H Tanella

Peter H Tanella is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, employment & labor, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Montclair State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years.

West Orange West Orange 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Peter H Tanella at a glance

Peter H Tanella is a Member based in West Orange, New Jersey. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, m&a, and animal law. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2000). Educated at Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Montclair State University (B.A., 1992). Active member of Vice Chair, Corporate Committee, 2005— Trustee, Young Lawyers Section, 2004-2005 and Chair 2003-2004, Essex County Bar Association. Serands clients in West Orange, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter H Tanella is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, employment & labor, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Montclair State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Peter practices in West Orange, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Peter H Tanella's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter H Tanella handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Peter H Tanella is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter H Tanella is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Peter H Tanella is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →

Animal Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Orange are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter H Tanella

Where is Peter H Tanella's law office located?
Peter H Tanella's law practice is located in West Orange, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter H Tanella handle?
Peter H Tanella focuses on estate planning, employment, business, m&a, animal law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Peter H Tanella practiced law?
Peter H Tanella has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Peter H Tanella go to law school?
Peter H Tanella earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Peter H Tanella for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Quinnipiac University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Montclair State University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2000

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